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Key Franchising Insights: Your Monthly Round-up October 2025
It’s been a busy couple of months for us here at The Franchising Centre, and we’ve been having a lot of great conversations which have helped us focus on the most important developments in the industry right now. We’ve been putting a big focus this autumn on helping...
Too much franchise info, not enough clarity? Let’s fix that…
If you started looking for a franchise to join this year, how did you feel at the start of your journey? Excited? Optimistic? Great - that’s exactly how franchising should make you feel! But how about now, a few weeks or months into your journey? Still have the same...
When your franchise stalls, what’s the next smart move? One franchisor’s perspective…
Over the past three years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Super Star Sport team, a fantastic children’s sports coaching franchise that helps people run their own businesses delivering sessions in schools, nurseries, and holiday camps. As someone who’s spent...
What’s the smartest investment for any aspiring franchise? Getting it right from the start
Franchising is one of the most scalable ways to grow a business but, just like any business growth strategy, it’s only ever going to be effective if it’s built on the right foundations. Too many business rush the early stages, and risk being blindsided later by...
Free tech audit to help you find solutions which drive your growth in 2026
Between sneaking a few early mince pies and thinking about next year, November’s usually when I start jotting down my “wish list” for 2026, and planning ahead for the business is right up there. Maybe this is usually when you start putting together your new year...
Is it really worth outsourcing some, or all, of your franchise recruitment processes?
Do you want to recruit more franchisees? Yes, of course you do…who doesn’t? But it’s never just as simple as that, is it? You want more franchisees, but you also want to be sure they are the right kind of franchisees for your business, and that alone can be a...
Are these the trends that will shape the future of international franchising?
In my last email, I shared how powerful connections can be when it comes to success in international franchising, and after 40+ years in the industry, I can honestly say it’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned. So, here’s a chance for you to see how it works in practice...
What if your franchise recruitment looked like this?
How would you describe your franchise recruitment? Perfect? Or could it be better? Even if your systems and procedures are very strong, you know as a business leader that there is always room for improvement. Always more that can be done and achieved. For example,...
Is an F&B franchise the right move for you? And how do you choose the right one?
Food & Beverage (F&B) is one of the largest and most popular franchising sectors in the UK, and also the most well-known. In fact, even if you ask someone who is not familiar with franchising to name one, chances are it will be one of the big F&B brands....
How to get some free expert insights into franchising your business
Were you at the Franchise Show at Birmingham NEC last week? It was a great event if you're thinking about franchising your business as it gave everyone an opportunity to see how other franchisors have managed their journey. There’s no doubt that the franchising world...